Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-28
OPERA AND CONCERT
A SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT At THE
OPERA HOUSE,
By Signor and Madame d'Auria and Their Pupils
"A Large and Delighted
Audience.

Inc concert anu prOuuCtiOu VI Vno ino'
two acts of I'll Trovatore" at the Opera
House, last evening, under the direction
of Sig F. d'Auria was certainly the finest
and most successful musical event ever
given in Wheeling by local talent. A cul-
tured and appreciative audience was pres
ent, composed of Weddings best people,
and while the house should have been
crowded to the doors, the audience was
fattering one indeed. The extremely dis
agreeable weather kept many away who
would otherwise have attended.
The Signor as well as his pupils have
cause to feel proud of such an artistic sue
cess As "TrovatOre" certainly was last
evening, and those who wish to hear
music that will compare favOrably with
that of the best opera company in the coun-
try should not fail to attend the matinee
this afternoon.
The short concert programme which pre-
coded the opera was made up of five beau
tiful numbers, all of which were rendered
in superb manner. 1t opened with a
difficult and beautiful sextette from
Lucia" which was sung by Mrs. Jaeger,
Miss Phillips, Messrs. Day, Mcclure,
Hammond and Carson, 10 an almost fault
less manner Miss Mary Vardy's waltz
song Speak" was pretty, and she
sang it accordingly. 'Salve Dimora'
from Faust" by w. B. Day,
was well received, and Mrs.
Fred. Seymour sang 'Her Answer" a
pretty ballad, in very charming manner.
Mr.. Tom Carson closed the programme
with bass solo, Cold" which was
creditably rendered.
1t may be truly said that not person
present last evening anticipated such a
grand musical treat as "TrovatOrC" proved
to be, and both teacher and class have
cause to long remember with pride and
satisfaction their last appearance before a
Wheeling audience together. The work
has been one of indefatigable labor and a
great deal of expense, but we are sure the
Sig. must feel amply repaid for his efforts
in the perfect success which attended the
undertaking. The principals were fine.
Seldom amateurs exhibit such rare talents,
and show to such perfection the value Of
training, considering the short time they
have had the privilege of such study as
under the able direction of Sig. d'Auria.
The old Italian school of music is indeed
par excellence, and all else must pale before
it. The happy combining of the
old method with the modern
symphonic melody school of the day, as set
forth in Sig. d'Auria's new method, is the
acme of grace and finish, and we think all
who listened to the rendering OF this grand
work last evening produced under this
teaching, will agree in prOn0uncing it
worthy of all claimed for it.
Rarely has the Wheeling public had the
good fortune to listen to such singing as
Mime. d'Auria's aria Love Fly on Rosy
Pinions (d'AmOr Sull ali''). Her dramatic
ability and grand voice predict for this
lady n brilliant future. Her talents are of
a rare and high order, and her "IeanOre, !"
last evening, was no doubt revelation to
those who heard her.
Miss Fannie Caldwelps "AZucena' was
such as many Il professional might claim
with pride. Her exquisite mezzo voice
"ManricO," ''Home to our Mountains"
while her conception of the dramatic de-
mandS were intelligent, and her fall was
marvel of grace and instinct. She was 4
charming gypsy picture and made one
wonder ut the hard heart OF the Count.
As for Mr.. Ankles "ManriCO" it was a
gem of musical rarity and he rendered
the "Miserere" in complete manner,
rejecting credit upon the teacher who has
had so much pride and interest in his voice
and ability, as well ~ his own zeal and the
energy he has had to improve the OppOrtu
nifty to study.
Mr.. Hammond's Count" was also
feature of the evening. His dress OF mail
gave him distinguished look and his fine
baritone voice, which has made such won
derful strides in so short time, was lis
tened to with rapt attention. "YOu Hear
Me- will long be remembered with him.
The trio mo Power can Save" was Que OF
the gems of the evening, and the tragic
ending death scene was intense and real.
the performance was such as
will make Wheeling people regret the leav
Ing Of those who make such u performance
possible in their midst
The chorus was up to its usual standard
Of excellence and sung the "Miserere'
The costumes were beautiful
and historically correct, and each distinct
character made fine picture of Madieval
Spain, when love and war were the themes
Of song and the inspiration of life.